This is one post I hope my teenage children will skip. It’s totally sentimental and for lack of a better word, “shmaltzy.”(sappy?). I can honestly say, without a second’s hesitation, that my kids (sorry Dan, our kids) are my greatest achievement. I don’t have a Ph.d nor have I received the Nobel Peace Prize; Oprah hasn’t given me a free trip to Australia (or a new car) but I’m extremely blessed. I have a son who will be 18 in a few weeks and a 16-year-old daughter. I am incredibly proud of both my children. Of course I love and adore them but I also really like and enjoy them too. They are extremely different, as siblings can be, but they both possess qualities that make me incredibly proud. I have brought two young people into the world that are intelligent, polite, kind, charming, and most importantly, they care about other people. Both of them volunteer, work and are excellent students. Are they perfect? Of course not. Do I get frustrated and annoyed sometimes? You bet. However, there is no doubt in my mind that both of them will make this earth a better place in one way or another. These kids are my heart and my soul. I have a son and a daughter, a phrase from an old song comes to mind: “who could ask for anything more?”
I overcame infertility which, by itself, is a grueling and draining process, understood only by those people who have gone through it. Two and a half years of trying to get pregnant, 30 months of disappointment, tears and depression. I was meant to be a mother, it’s something I have always wanted and while not impressive to some, being a SAHM (stay at home mom,” Mr. L”)has given me more than just good kids; these kids are amazing. I’m honored to be their mom.
P.S. if they ever read this, I am so cooked, I will get an endless amount of grief!
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I love this! I’m right there with you………my daughter is my greatest achievement in this life. I’m so proud of her! It’s a love that is beyond belief!
Glad to hear it from you!
Hugs!
(it may be schmaltzy but it’s my guess that they love it!)
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Save the text of this post and give it to them later — as adults, perhaps, or if/when they have children of their own.
You can always tell them, should they read this now, you were in the fibrozone, and therefore, not responsible for what you write!
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There’s nothing wrong with shmaltzy. Your son is one quality human being. I know my son would say the same. You’ve done good, Mom….You’ve done good. Who could as for anything more???
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